Sears L0711256 - Manual (Page 17)

Review this chart to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems. Any ser­
vice needed, other than those described in this owner’s manual, should be performed by
an authorized service representative.
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WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit.
Failure to do so could result In electrical shock or personal injury.
PROBLEM
Cleaner won’t start.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
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1. Unplugged at wall outlet.
2. Tripped circuit breaker/blown fuse
at household service panel.
3. Loose hose electrical connections.
4. Tripped overload protector in
POWER-MATE™,
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
1. Plug in firmly, push ON/OFF switch to ON.
2. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
3. Reconnect hose ends, {page 7).
4. Clean brush and brush supports,
then reset, (pages 14,15).
Poor job of dirt
pick-up. 1. Full or clogged dust bag.
2. Clogged airflow passages.
3. Dirty motor safety Alter.
4. Wrong pile height setting.
5. Open suction control.
6. Hole in hose.
7. Worn POWER-MATE™ brushes.
8. Worn or broken belt.
9. Dirty brush or brush supports.
10, Canister hood open.
1. Change bag, (page 12).
2. Clear airflow passages, (page 12).
3. Clean Alter, (page 13).
4. Adjust selling, (page 9).
5. Adjust control, (page 11).
6. Replace hose.
7. Change brushes, (page 16).
8 & 9. See BELT CHANGING AND BRUSH
CLEANING, (pages 14, 15),
10. Close and latch hood.
Cleaner starts but
cuts off. 1. Hose or hood electrical connections,
2. Tripped overload protector in
POWER-MATE™.
3. Tripped overload protector
in canister.
1. Check connections, reconnect hose
ends, (page 7).
2. Remove any items that may be caught
or jammed, then reset. If cleaner starts
and stops again, clean brush and brush
supports, then reset, (pages 14,15).
3. Change dust bag, clear airAow blockage,
(page 12). Wait 20 minutes for motor
to cool and automatically reset.
POWER-MATE™ will not
run when attached. 1. POWER-MATE™ connections
unplugged.
2. Worn or broken belt.
3. Dirty brush or brush supports.
4. Tripped overload protector In
POWER-MATE™
1. Plug in firmly, (page 6).
2 & 3. See BELT CHANGING AND BRUSH
CLEANING, (pages 14, 15),
4. Check brush area for excessive lint
build-up or jamming. Clean brush and
brush supports, then reset, (pages 14, 15).
Performance indicator,
some models, is red.
1. Full or clogged dust bag.
2. Dirty Alter.
3. Clogged airAow passage.
4. Certain attachment tools.
1. Change bag, (page 12).
2. Change Alter, (page 13).
3. Clear clog Aom airAow passage, (page 12).
4. This is normal. Light should go off
when tool is removed.
Cleaner picks up moveable
rugs -or- POWER-MATE™
pushes too hard. 1. Wrong pile height setting.
2. Suction too strong.
1. Adjust setting, (page 9).
2. Open suction control, (page 11),
Light won't work. 1. Burned out light bulb. 1. Change light bulb, (page 14).
Cord won’t rewind. 1. Dirty power cord.
2. Cord jammed.
1. Clean the power cord,
2. Pull out cord and rewind.
Cleaner leaves marks
on carpet. 1. Wrong vacuuming pattern. 1. See VACUUMING TIPS, (page 9).
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